pleading not guilty to sparking a wildfire which killed a mother and child hear why they're fighting the case. the heat peaks tomorrow, i'll show you the areas that will top 100 degrees coming up. thousands of gallons of water pour down through the building. so this is drop it. what went wrong in a san francisco high-rise and well when will residents be able to go home. building a better bay area moving forward finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. firefighters have the advantage tonight on a grass fire that tore through a hillside in eastern contra costa county today the fire broke out about 2:30 this afternoon near vasco and marsh creek roads, it's

burned 200 acres and is now 75% contained that's according to cal fire ground crews will be there for several hours more and they're asking people to avoid the area because there are road closures. good evening. thank you for joining us. i'm dan ashley this special edition of abc 7 news glad to have you with us that fire. is just a small sample of what we fear, especially as the temperatures rise and the heat peaks tomorrow abc 7 news meteorologist. sandy patel is here with the forecast india. yeah, dan. it's that time of year when not only those temperatures rising but the fire danger as well. so let's take a look at the high temperatures for today. we got you up into the mid and upper 90s inland. it was definitely hot mild along the coast. it's only going to get hotter. so an excessive heat warning has been posted. mono county it has been extended through saturday night. it's really for tomorrow morning at 11 am until 11 pm saturday expecting those temperatures in the low to mid-100s significantly increasing the

risk of heat, illnesses inland areas and lake county under a heat advisory tomorrow 11 am to 10 pm temperatures will be in the low 90s to mid-100s a good 10 to 25 degrees above where they should be for this time of year. and that certainly will elevate the possib. of illnesses. i'll be back to let you know exactly how hot in your neighborhood and how long this is going to last coming up, dan. all right, sandia. thank you. see you shortly a pg&e had another day in court today facing criminal charges in shasta county for the deadly zog fire. that fire was sparked by a pg&e power line in the hills above reading in september of 2020 investigative reporter brandon rittiman from our abc station in sacramento was in court today for the companies plea. hey, jenny, pleaded not guilty to dozens of criminal charges but prosecutors say this is another example of pg&e committing criminal. diligence and we're going to make sure that pg&e is held

responsible criminally. and potentially as well civilly in the courtroom today. we saw the father and grandparents of little fela macleod the eight year old girl who died in the zog fire alongside her mother elena in a pickup truck running from their homes two of their neighbors died in this fire as well kenneth vossen and karen king both burned in the zog fire. which burned in september of 20 prosecutors say that fire was started by a tree that pg&e should have cut down pg&e has a legal duty to cut and trim trees that pose a threat to power lines. in this case. the tree was actually known to pg&e prosecutors say it had been marked as need. be removed years before the zog fire. it's certainly goes to their reckless conduct and knowing about the tree knowing that it was a danger shasta county district attorney. stephanie. bridget was part of a group of district attorneys who settled with pg&e in civil court earlier this year for the massive dixie

fire that burned in five, california counties. she said unlike that fire this one caused people to die, and that's why she refused to engage in a settlement. she said this needs to be handled as a homicide case pg&e has its preliminary hearing set of ways off in this one. it's going to be january 18th of next year in shasta county. i'm brandon rittiman. now the charges in the zog fire are against the pg&e corporation. not any of the companies executives prosecutors say they are still investigating and an arrest could still be made if not, the pg&e corporation would be facing a maximum fine of $10,000 if convicted a statement. company in regards to today's arraignment reads quote. we accept cal fires finding that a tree falling into our equipment started the fire, but we do not believe there was any criminal activity. tonight new details on what started is a really convenience and is now turning into something much worse hundreds of

people who live in a san francisco high-rise have been displaced for almost a week now after a water main break abc 7 news reporter loose pena has been on this story for days and has the latest on what went wrong and the timeline to fix it? we're learning new details about what went wrong a 33 tahama last friday today paul parody senior managing director at heinz the real estate development and management firm. that owns the building explained. is there any insight as to truly? what happened? what went wrong a water main that is part of the buildings fire sprinkler system failed at the top of the building. how it happened and why it happened is also part of our ongoing effort right now parody confirmed the building damages. worse than the anticid residents remain displaced almost a week later. it's very bad. we had thousands of gallons of water poured down through the building and in doing that it

got into the electrical system the elevator system tenant units and so the entire building had to be totally shut. so this is catastrophic multiple residents are claiming. this is not the first time there's been flooding issues in this building resident. tyler patterson said, there's been at least students in the last nine months a pipe that person a sixth floor. i'm on the second floor. there was serious flooding all throughout the unit that was in august of 2021. the second incident happened a month later during that time. tyler said at least six other units were also impacted. doing from residents that there have been flooding in the past that there have been issues with pipes in the building. it's incorrect. i am not aware of any issue like this has happened in the building lose san francisco's department of building inspection confirmed multiple inspectors have been at 33 to hama this week and set the costs remains under investigation the report categorized the building

as unsafe and listed water damage throughout the building the walls are you know wet where the elevators are like that's like going to produce mold the inspector reported 95 units have water damage for now hundreds of residents are still in limbo living in hotel rooms without any insight as to when they'll be able to go back to their apartments. we don't know how long it's gonna take. we're trying to figure that out in san francisco francisco loose peña abc 7 news. san francisco's public health department has announced three more probable cases of monkey pox residence these three cases follow first probable case last week that brings the total probable case count in san francisco to four in those reported today one person traveled within the us recently while the other two did not all three are in isolation and they're in good health. we're glad to say meantime at alameda county resident is being tested for suspected case of monkeypox as well. if that case is confirmed it

would be the first in alameda county. well now to a story you'll see only on seven two brutal home invas. robberies in the same day abc 7 news anchor deon lem sits down exclusively with two senior citizens who were attacked bound and forced into a bathroom as their home was ransacked for hours. this 82 yearld man who requested not to be identified by name shows us the gate multiple suspects jumped over to enter the san jose home. he shares with his wife last tuesday afternoon. she was watching her chinese soap opera. so she was like, i didn't even finish my last episode their daughter explains how one person covered her dad's head and then they actually use like like a tape or packing tape to cover their mouths and using their own belts bound their wrists and shoved them into this bathroom as they ransacked the home in her wallet. she maybe had $30 when they

found the couples atm card the fear started to set in when they started to get really impatient. dad was hit over the head with a gun and using his own cell phone the suspect called a translator to demand their atm pin. she's like we don't have you know pin or password and the party on the other line in chinese said are you telling the truth the ord wn thect stole the seniors car according to sjpd the group used the car to commit this home invasion? robbery just one mile away. my husband is at gunpoint. i have an scene in this surveillance the police investigation robbers also jumped offense to enter this home. addition to the gun other tools were used to threaten the father and his 15-month-old boy. a couple hours apart a very very brazen it the attackers in this case even physically brought the victim to the bank in hopes of withdrawing cash as

police continue their investigation, very traumatic experience for these community members. we hope to have an update for them soon. we will find them we will arrest them. this couples daughter is proud of the other victims and her father and stepmother out the story has to hold especially from from asians sharing the news is going to help right. so now knowing how if how public this will be, you know, i just want the community to watch out for each other in san jose dion limb abc 7 news. am well well still to come we follow up with afghan refugees who fled their country almost a year ago some landed right here in the bay area, but they may not be able to stay plus how steph doing. will he be ready for game four tomorrow against the celtics when the warriors have a chance to even the series we'll check in on that as we continue.

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recover in game 4 tomorrow night right here on abc 7 steph curry t fodreot yesterday, but is telling reporters tonight he plans on playing tomorrow abc 7 sports anchor chris alvarez has more on steph's playing status ahead of a crucial game for boston tomorrow night the warriors trail the nba finals two games to one here in boston. and as you mentioned the big headline the status of stephen curry in that left foot the warriors did not practice today, but stephan assured everyone. he'll be ready to go tomorrow night. i'm gonna play that's all i saw it t regular season, i know right away like someone was severely wrong last night. i knew i was hurt, but it was not as bad i could kind of you know gauge whether that's just stay out there and not doing any more damage and then why i'm very confident. i'm gonna play tomorrow and keep it keep it moving. so you become your own doctor to a certain extent based on all the different episodes that you've had. i don't know if that's a good thing and i think we just need help steph in general. he's been incredible this

series. so well, all do our best. we'll i think we'll respond. i think we'll come correct tomorrow and i'm just excited for the opportunity. we still have a chance to even out the series and take home court advantage. so we'll be right back here in boston for game for tomorrow night six o'clock tip-off right here on abc 7 the warriors looking to even the series before the scene shifts back to san francisco. chase center game five monday night. send it back to you. chris thanks a lot now to abc 7 news reporter jr. stone who's in boston as well who found a us navy sailor in boston cheering on the dubs with her family who flew in from the bay area? montana cardinal united states air force not arriving, but the lieutenant colonel isn't the only one arriving on the uss constitution ship in boston the oldest commission ship in the

united states warriors fan, jeffrey and jennifer de jesus are only there in the boston area for a little more than just the mba finals. i just got straight from boot camp. i'm an e2 --. apprentice yes hugs all around because their daughter martin jen cabatian just graduated as a sailor from the us navy's boot camp and has been stationed here. this is actually my first time seeing her in her uniform. because this is um, first time in boston. i'm just so proud of her a daughter who took us on a uss constitution ship tour on deck and below deck were those taller than five foot three. of trouble standing and getting around but we're actual cannons are shown off. so this is the long gun cabinet is all navy. yes. she also loves the dubs. so last night's game. i was able to wear my the

warriors shirt my mom brought for me said curry at the back. we were blessed to see a boston and warriors game last night. the warriors didn't win. seem an apprentice cavitean says she loves curry and hopes his ankle feels better. i am ready for him. i am you know warriors. and i do hope he gets better. as well as you know, he's welcome to visit the ship. he's welcome to come aboard shoot the cannon or hoist up a flag. like he's welcome to do so, she just asked for a mission from the higher rank that can i tell you know that i'm a warrior fan, of course, go ahead, baby. sailor cabotion tells me that she has dreams of becoming an officer and traveling around the world with the navy all while watching the golden state warriors. boston jr. stone abc 7 news so nice to meet with her today now remember abc 7 is the only place to watch the

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a problem in richmond is finally resolved today. mayor tombaugh took matters into his own hands hiring a construction company to bury a dead whale that had been stinking up the neighborhood. a lot of people have been complaining the army corps of engineers was going to bury it, but then didn't do anything for weeks after towing it to a small island in the bay. then it drifted to the beach in richmond where it sat for a while people. of getting really worked up about it. so the mayor to do something. well tonight as the world's

focus remains on ukrainian refugees. those who fled from afghanistan last september are living in limbo and as abc 7 news reporter tara campbell explains. they are really worried about the future if you as lawmakers, don't take action soon. scenes of chaos last september people desperately fleeing amid the taliban takeover in afghanistan. nazrula. amirsai considers himself one of the lucky ones. i also one of them that fortunately able to come to the united states. he and his wife are among the tens of thousands of afghans landing in the united states now living in conquered california the new people new culture and new environment. computer scientist by trade and eager to work. so i able to get a job in the third month of my arrival to the united states and as rula has big hopes for his life here he plans on getting his master's degree and his wife is learning english and wants to go to

college but their future is uncertain. they only have a temporary status here cura lillian is with jewish family and children's services in the east bay the refugee resettlement agency also offers legal services and says there is a clear way forward and the afghan adjustment act is the most logical efficient and streamlined way to provide that needed status. the afghan adjustment act would put evacuees on a path toward permanent residency, but it's been sitting in washington for months. meanwhile, the clock is ticking down on the evacuees who can only legally be here for two years. not only are they in limbo not knowing any certainty what their future holds but many families were separated from loved ones and as rula knows it all too. well. he still has family in afghanistan who tell him the taliban has not changed, but still my my sister is not able to go to school fearful himself

of being forced to return worried his previous work with the usaid make him a taliban target tara campbell abc 7 news. and to help the refugees from afghanistan and to take action to help those in the war in ukraine find verified nonprofits at abc 7. news.com slash take action. all right coming up next the heat neurologist. sandy patel will show you when you'll get some relief stay with us.

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the building. to do you want a fan? all right, you got one. all right, you know that fan's gonna come in handy if you didn't get one. i'll make sure to send you what we're going to show you live picture right now. absolutely stunning from our mount town. look at the sunset. i mean, it doesn't get much better than this. unfortunately the air quality. not so good spare. the air has been issued for tomorrow. it's the first one of this year poor for inland east bay and santa clara valley air quality will be moderate for other parts of the bay area most of the bay area other than the coast and the bay under either an advisory shaded in orange or an excessive heat warning in the case of solano county and that is for tomorrow, but solano county continuing into saturday. what's bringing us the heat it's a building ridge of high pressure already started to warm today and look at this. it's a beautiful view of the golden gate bridge from our sutro tower camera. it is 84 degrees still in napa and santa rosa holding on to the warmth from earlier conquered 86 degrees.

san jose camera clear skies right now a look at those temperatures 65 in the city a 70 degrees in oakland 76 in san jose and one other live picture. it's a beautiful one from our golden gate bridge camera heat peaks tomorrow triple digits inland still hot inland saturday with the risk of illnesses. it's sharply cooler sunday, even the possibility of some morning sprinkles tomorrow morning. it's going to be a mild one for most of you in the case of antioch warm some fog along the coast so 50s to 70s afternoon highs in the south bay. in gilroy 95 in san jose, so it's getting hot on the peninsula 92 in redwood city 70 and pacifica downtown san francisco up to 80 degrees 73 and daily city north bay. mid-90s, novato san rafael 99 in santa rosa 97 degrees in vallejo in the east bay 88 in oakland 90 in union city definitely going to be hotter than average 104 in fairfield 100 in livermore and in walnut creek, you're accuweather seven day forecast hot tomorrow heat risk is high.

still a heat risk for inland areas saturday, but those temperatures start to come down and it is a big drop in numbers sunday possibility of a few raindrops temperatures rebound next week, but nothing like the intense heat. we're about to experience tomorrow. so dan fans ac definitely come in handy, at least. it's a short lived heat streak here. well coming up next the abc 7 originals originals documentary murder at city hall. it's been streaming online and now we're get right here on tv the documentary tells the compelling story of what led up to the murders of san francisco, mayor george moscone and supervisor harvey milk in 1978 the wild trial that followed and the twinkie defense again that's coming up at 8:30 in. it will be followed at 10 by pride to be seen a soul of the national special. then don't miss abc 7 news at 11. i'll be back for that. but that is this special edition of abc 7 news for sandia patel

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